Manager of Development
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 15
Compensation: up to $84,132. Compensation will be commensurate with education
and experience.
Employee category: Full-Time Staff
Department: Foundation
Reports to: Executive Director of Foundation
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by
the appropriate administrator
SUMMARY
The Manager of Development is responsible for the planning, implementation,
and management of comprehensive fundraising programs for the Kansas City
Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Foundation. The Position focuses on major
gifts, donor engagement, scholarship gifts, and community partnerships that
support student success, workforce development, and institutional priorities.
This individual is directly involved in activities that engage individuals,
alumni, and corporate and foundation support.
The Manager meets or exceeds budgeted goals, helps develop the Foundation
goals, and collaborates with other leaders in the organization to identify and
solicit funding that supports the mission. Reporting to the Executive
Director. The Manager collaborates with the Executive Director to review
progress against goals and ensure the strategies will meet the needs of the
organization so it can better serve its students and all other constituents.
This role serves as a key liaison between the Foundation, College Leadership,
Foundation Board of Directors, and external stakeholders throughout Wyandotte
County and the greater Kansas City region.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with
College and Foundation priorities through annual, major, and planned
gifts.
Manage a major ($1,000+) donor portfolio between 50 and 75 that builds
relationships with alumni, individuals, and organizations to secure
philanthropic support.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors.
Collaborate with the Executive Director to support capital, annual,
scholarship, and special fundraising initiatives.
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, alumni, and
business partners.
Provide support and guidance to Foundation Board Members to enhance
fundraising engagement.
Coordinate donor stewardship activities, including recognition, reporting,
and communications.
Maintain accurate donor records and prospect activity in the Foundation's
donor database (CRM).
Track and report fundraising performance, pipeline activity, and outcomes.
Assist with planning and execution of Foundation events and donor
engagement activities.
Partner with college departments to identify funding opportunities and
priorities.
Represent the Foundation at campus and community events.
Ensure compliance with all College policies and ethical fundraising
standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, and stewardship
practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
various populations.
Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to
detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Highlight and articulate college and foundation strategic goals.
Understand Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or related moves management CRM.
Be a developer of strategic and meaningful relationships.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in nonprofit management, communications, journalism, or
related field.
Three to five (3-5) years of fund development experience in a nonprofit
setting with direct fundraising responsibilities and familiarity with CRM
nonprofit software.
Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising and donor relationship
management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in nonprofit management, communications, journalism, or
related field.
Minimum of Five (5) years of fund development experience in a nonprofit
setting with direct fundraising responsibilities and familiarity with
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge nonprofit software.
WORKINGCONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee may occasionally push or lift items.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May
require evening and weekend hours.
TO APPLY:
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
